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Pronunciation: /ˈsɪgˌmɔɪd ˈkoʊlən/

sigmoid colon

Definition

The S-shaped section of the colon that connects to the rectum.

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ergocalciferol

gene deletion

burping

supportive care

chromatin

hereditary hemochromatosis

yttrium Y 90-DOTA monoclonal antibody HuAFP31

pulmonary function test

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proxalutamide

monocarboxylate transporter 1 inhibitor AZD3965

lerisetron

PARP1 inhibitor SNV1521

morphine sulfate sustained-release tablet

Exjade

Beconase

docetaxel polymeric micelles

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palmar pit

single nucleotide polymorphism

multigene panel test

tumor DNA sequencing

inversion

autosomal

cutaneous leiomyoma

kindred

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